Mod and admin feedback thread.

[The Wolf]

Where is that thread now, the one for suggestions and comments about the performance of the moderators and administrators? I can't find it and I need to post in it.

[Mestopho]

I think it got deleted in the transition. If you feel the need to post something, just do so here, or I can re-sticky a new one in the general area.

[The Wolf]

If you insist.


It seems like there have been more blowouts since the people that were the original runners of Furry-Furry are no longer the ones that do everything. People arguing, and things get so far gone that people leave and don't come back. Or 'oldbies' leaving because it's no longer the Furry-Furry they knew and loved. I think this may be from someone or someones getting ahead of oneself or themselves, getting too full of oneself or themselves, or favoritism, or more.

It seems like mods or admins or both are not doing their jobs effectively anymore. It's properly done by impartiality, and I no longer see the neutrality. It seems like there is a heavy number of minors (or at the most, very immature) wafting about, so there's a problem with the way we sign up; perchance requiring some sort of verification of identity for new members is the only way I can think of to solve this.

I don't like how Furry-Furry is now in general and I'm not sure what I can do about it.



COMPLETELY DIFFERENT TOPIC EDITED IN, OMG
Also, my rep power is zero, and I know I referred someone. I just do not remember who I referred.

[EmperorZocal]

Well, To be truthfull of course..

I obviously see some immature and most-likely minors around the board, and causing quite a bit of blowouts. I don't know about favoritism.. but Pockets and Mestopho are pretty much my best friends, and i'd defend them of course, but after my recent flame on Lith.. (which i feel kinda dumb about) I don't see a point.

As for the way F2F Is now, to be honest i kinda like it, except with the fact the every odd minor sneaks its way in, or the person with the least maturity, or some sort. If there was a way to verify age, i'd be all arms for it, to improve how F2F is of course.

I wasn't around to see the Old F2F.. But i know a couple of people that were around, and some of them liked it, loved it even, and some of them hated the Lulzy people on it. So either way, i don't care about the past of the site. At all. Only bettering the site we have now.

And thats my cents.

[pockets]

Part of the problem I think is, a lot of us mods/admin seem to be on around the same time, so we're going to bed around the same time, leaving a good chunk of a day spent for people to post in wrong places and make stupid threads and all that junk. But that can't be helped, we gotta sleep, we gotta go to work, we gotta go out and have a social life. I do this to help out where I can, so it's not a job to me.

For the most part, I think the mods are doing a great job, if you could actually see the list of all the things they do each day, your opinion might change a bit as far as how active we are. Though I don't go out searching for things out of place, if I run across one, I do what needs to be done and that's it. I still come to this forum, first to enjoy myself, and then second to be a mod.

As far as minors go, yes it's a problem, but there isn't a lot we could do about that. The only real solution would be age verification, but those typically require a credit card and people might not feel comfortable with that, or they might not even have a credit card. The only thing we can do is wait for them to admit to being underaged, or wait for some one to tell us that so and so is underaged. It sucks, but again...not much we can do. As much as I would love to see certain people here banned...it just wouldn't be fair to them, as it's just because I don't like them and not because they did something wrong...so ya...not a good enough reason.

And the arguments...well...lol honestly that hasn't changed much. The forum was full of arguments a year ago, and it's full of them now. Though despite a few heated moments, the arguing has actually seemed to be a bit less than what it used to be. I could be wrong though and I'm missing things you're seeing.

[Evercrack_Addict]

It's just a little nitpick, but it irritates me a little when the mods 'get the last word in' before locking a thread. I mean, if the thread is going to be locked, doesn't that mean that for one reason or another the thread, and the posts in it, shouldn't be happening? And if so, wouldn't that mean that you, as a mod, shouldn't continue the topic of the thread yourself if you know it's not supposed to be there?

I mean, explaining why it should be locked makes sense, but continuing the conversation or posting your view on the topic and then locking the thread just doesn't seem right. Especially if people are just being referred to post in an existing thread, shouldn't you post about the topic there yourself?

Just thought I'd point it out, don't mistake me for a whiner, I love the forum and the admins (usually).

I can only cite two examples offhand (The locked threads on '2') but I remember more.. http://www.furry-furry.com/furry/showthread.php?p=1559854#post1559854

http://www.furry-furry.com/furry/showthread.php?p=1558127#post1558127

As far as the 'new' versus 'old' F2F... Meh, I can't say I liked either one better or worse. We have a lot more little kiddies running around whom only aren't banned cuz we TECHNICALLY can't prove they're kiddies, but we've got a lot of cool people here too that weren't here before.

[pockets]

Ya I'm bad about that.

[Rrruff]

You're right in a way... I don't see any problem really with what Pockets did there; maybe the first one, but not the second one.

I try really hard not to get the last word on things, especially is there's a war going on and I'm involved somehow. That's why I usually send a PM after something is locked to carry it on if there's a need to. Or shake paws.

Sometimes it's hard, but sometimes there are ways around it, which I know personally, I try and find.

[Daelyhel Axon]

I can understand about some of ya'll feel that we are not always there. But erm, as Pockets and all said, we are normally around at the sametime. Wonderfully and Sadly I have a Family and Kids. I also have a very important Job. So during the day I am not around and well... free rain a bit. *sighs* Hopefully we can change that once I get my new job. Then I can pop in and out through the day. Just send me PMs if there is a problem thread, or a thread you want my to look into. I pop in already atleast 4 times a day at work, just in case.

[Liavain Axon]

Unfortunately with the huge influx of new furs, the boards went crazy for a while. It's also a problem when most of us mods/admins have real life issues to deal with and cannot be on at certain times. Personally, I try and be on during the day and Daelyhel at night.

If you have issues with certain threads or need to get something taken care of just PM one of us Moderators. PM me if anything happens after 12am but before 6pm and I'll take care of it. PM Daelyhel after 6pm but before 12am. This way Dae and I share the responsibilities and help get stuff taken care of faster.

P.S, gonna sticky this thread and move it to What can we do to make this BBS better? (http://furry-furry.com/furry/forumdisplay.php?f=191) so it's more easily visible.
Keep posting your opinions on the Mods/Admins of F2F here.

[nienna]

I not sure if this is the right place to post this and if it isn't then I say I'm sorry now.

I wouldn't mind helping out a little bit for the website like looking around the sites and find out about problems with threads. If I find one, I could always pm to someone in charge and tell them so they can deal with it when they get on. That may lessen the work load for them a little. I don't want the full responsiblity but I would like to help when I can. To be honest, I get on at different times of the day depending on my things to do so that may help.

Sorry didn't see the post before this one, silly mistake.

[Shadowpanther]

Well at least all of you are trying.
But speaking from experience and a couple of years being a mod for another website (And thank god never again). I've noticed it always is like this, That minors often slip through carefully screening no matter what one does to try and actively present it.
its almost impossible to moderate Your website 24/7 unless some mods are on different time zones. Website do change, And its not to blame any of you. But its the contents and the people withing.
The only real way is to find active members willing to help moderate, Or sub moderate at levels at far surpasses. I Do make note that it takes a lot of sub mods and mods, As well as a chain of command like democracy.
That and be as it may, Some members do help and try... But theres just so much. Nothing ever really stays the same.
So Don't beat yourselves up for trying.

That being said, Living the life of a moderator is a lot of hard work. But there is one way. Even though some furs might not like it. There are thousands and millions existing floating on the web. What i did to verify age, was to limit there posting. And when someone is suspected being under age ask for a scan of there ID as well as a picture of the person holding the ID. Its really the only safe Way to do things. That way it limits a lot of things. There is no reason For a person who would willingly and wanting to be part of that website to not make that tiny compromise.
Other than that i don't see problems with the website itself, maybe a little HTML coding could be used here or there. But otherwise its not a big deal.
Problem is doing things neutrally and being firm about it. Sometimes you have to just put the boot to the ass.

Its often difficult to remain neutral on any subject brought up. But keep an open mind and hearing both sides of the story, back tracking (Which most mods do anyways). But issues have to be dealt with one at a time.

[Rrruff]

Not going to make people show ID to join a forum -- if their word is a lying word than so be it. Not gonna be someone I'm gonna like as a person and they'll burn in hell :)

[Foxxie]

Has the idea of having, like, Mini-Mods never occurred to anyone yet? If there aren't enough admins/mods to go around, and if they're not online all the time to catch the little things that go on in their absence... Why not have a small group of people that can do that for them? They don't have to have lots of power, maybe just the power to lock a thread? Maybe they just go around and mark down problem threads or members and then give that list to a mod when they come online?

It makes sense. It's something I've seen a few big forums like this employ. Actually, usually on big forums like this they have a few more mods on hand. There only seems to be at dozen at most, that I've seen anyway. I could be wrong, I am fairly new here. But still...

[Sedrina]

I agree with Foxxie. And I think it might be beneficial for the mods and admins, too. We don't want you to get too tuckered out.

Oh and maybe it would be cool if we had something telling us if the fur we are talking to/looking at is mated or not. Just a thought.

[Rrruff]

Uhm we have 'mini' mods. Fox_Bluetail, Idesin, Chance, Howlinger...

Super mod: pockets

We have Admins too..

Me, lia, dael, meph, frosty..

Things are going well from my point of view. not sure what else you guys want?

[Foxxie]

Uhm we have 'mini' mods. Fox_Bluetail, Idesin, Chance, Howlinger...

Super mod: pockets

We have Admins too..

Me, lia, dael, meph, frosty..

Things are going well from my point of view. not sure what else you guys want?

^^ eheh, no idea. I posted that suggested last year, before you made Idesin and Howl and everyone Mods. I... *shrugs* I got nothing!

[Sedrina]

:shock::oops: *feels bad for not looking at the date* I'm just going to go now *slips out quickly*

[Silvermane]

It could be done but that would take a bit of time.
I would program it, but honestly I don't see the point because those that are mated tend to post it in their sig....

All in all, It could be done but most likely wont be done due to the fact we are not the only people using this type of board, so the programmers are not going to bend this way or that for a minority.

~as you walk away, I poke my head out the window and yell "NEXT!"~

[Wolfe Masters]

I am not sure if these suggestions have been made yet, and I am too tired to try and figure it out.

I think that there should be a color selection scheme. I have some issues reading this black screen sometimes. It tends to mess with my eyes.

There should also be a feature to select what state you live in (from a preselected drop down list) so that you can find others who live in the same state as you.

I would like to see more video game accessability in your profiles, such as listing your Xbox Live GamerTag, PS3 ID and Wii Number.

Maybe we could also get a live chat room going too.

Lastly, it would be nice to add a way to link to other furry sites in your profile. Such as FurBid, FurAffinity, MyFursonna, Furry Art Pile, and any other furry related site out there.

[Mestopho]

There are some things that can be done, and some that can't. You also have to realize that we can only do so much with a volunteer board.

[kcoar]

I am not sure if these suggestions have been made yet, and I am too tired to try and figure it out.

I think that there should be a color selection scheme. I have some issues reading this black screen sometimes. It tends to mess with my eyes.

There should also be a feature to select what state you live in (from a preselected drop down list) so that you can find others who live in the same state as you.

I would like to see more video game accessability in your profiles, such as listing your Xbox Live GamerTag, PS3 ID and Wii Number.

Maybe we could also get a live chat room going too.

Lastly, it would be nice to add a way to link to other furry sites in your profile. Such as FurBid, FurAffinity, MyFursonna, Furry Art Pile, and any other furry related site out there.
We have an irc channel... It's posted in stickies all over! Jeez u__u

[Wolfe Masters]

We have an irc channel... It's posted in stickies all over! Jeez u__u

I have never been much for IRC channels, which is why I suggested a chat room, duh.

[Daelyhel Axon]

Honestly, I am not one for mIRC as well, but the majority likes them so... ~.^ I know how you feel personally.

[Vinon]

I am a douchebag.

[cloudtail]

I think that there should be a color selection scheme. I have some issues reading this black screen sometimes. It tends to mess with my eyes.



I just wanna know why we can't do this? I like this idea, and we already are able to completely costumize color in our profile pages. Now, i'm not computer savvy in the least bit, so keep it in simple terms -.-' .
Oh, I guess you might not be able to do it due to lack of HTML encoding in the forums, but why can't you allow HTML, I don't see the problem with it, beside that I moght not be allowed to use an emoticon like this any more >.< . But I could live with that if their were cuter selections in your smilies =P.

[Rrruff]

I have never been much for IRC channels, which is why I suggested a chat room, duh.

It's the exact same thing...

Get your head out of your rear :P.

There are java clients that make IRC like a chatroom :)

[Rrruff]

I just wanna know why we can't do this? I like this idea, and we already are able to completely costumize color in our profile pages. Now, i'm not computer savvy in the least bit, so keep it in simple terms -.-' .
Oh, I guess you might not be able to do it due to lack of HTML encoding in the forums, but why can't you allow HTML, I don't see the problem with it, beside that I moght not be allowed to use an emoticon like this any more >.< . But I could live with that if their were cuter selections in your smilies =P.

I always thought there were more than one scheme for the forum.

If you allow HTML coding then you can be hacked just an FYI ;)

[cloudtail]

I always thought there were more than one scheme for the forum.

If you allow HTML coding then you can be hacked just an FYI ;)

Oh, ok. I guess HTML coding = Baaaaad.

Oh well. Oh, you say you think theres a way to change the color scheme. I would like to know what it is. I'm none too fond of the Yellow and blue combo, and I admit, the white on black is hard to read sometimes.

[Rrruff]

Oh, ok. I guess HTML coding = Baaaaad.

Oh well. Oh, you say you think theres a way to change the color scheme. I would like to know what it is. I'm none too fond of the Yellow and blue combo, and I admit, the white on black is hard to read sometimes.

What color scheme are you using?

[cloudtail]

The default one. The one with yellow letters for the sub-titles, with blue backgrounds. And yellow Backgrounds with blue letters got the Main titles. But the actual text boxes are all grey (Some black) with white letters. Links are all yellow too.

[Equium]

I would just like to let all the admins know that Mestopho did a great job dealing with Silvermane/Vyn in the Furry Venting topic.

[G-Fox]

I like the color default color scheme. It works.
Makeing to many such unessary changes can make things unstable.
Still for those that want it, that option could be nice. However I could see an exra 2 or more pages
of code added to make the change. More work then one might think for perhaps so little.
I say if it is not broke don't fix it.

As for any changes perhaps in gaming or art galery an option for flash medea.
I know the games are flash. It would be good to add an option for adding such.
Seeing more furrs are geting into making that. I know there is a grate chance for them
eating up memory space.

Perhaps a link to another sight that allredy spechalises in showing user flash art. deveant art is one.
Only an idea. No need to lose sleep over it. ;)

[TalbainRNB]

Hey, may I know when the skin for this forum is going to be changed? (no offense, it's just that such dark colours in a forum makes you grow strangely suspicious towards other furs...)

[kcoar]

Are you using our halloween theme? We have a much lighter (still dark) but easy on the eyes theme.

On the bottom left of the page there's a scrollbar. Feel free to change it to Furry-2-Furry.

Yeah. Can this just be a Mod and Admin feedback thread? :3 we have a suggestions forum already.

[wehgf]

im new here so im not sure what the 'old' f2f was. Why was it better? The only thing i can find really lame about this site is the 15 days of waiting before you can do anything

[Rrruff]

Hey, may I know when the skin for this forum is going to be changed? (no offense, it's just that such dark colours in a forum makes you grow strangely suspicious towards other furs...)

What?.... That is the point of Halloween. In the states we celeberate Halloween. :)

[Fallen]

What?.... That is the point of Halloween. In the states we celeberate Halloween. :)

Yea, almost a month ago? oO

And you aren't even in the U.S. right now, so you get no vote.

[Equium]

In the bottom left of EVERY page there is the option to change it back to its regular style. You can also change it in your profile, it's not mandatory.

[Rrruff]

Xmas is up next ... Not doing thanksgiving!

[Liavain Axon]

Xmas is up next ... Not doing thanksgiving!

Who says? :P

I'm working on a fall theme but things just got busy in real life. I'll try and get it out before turkey day.

Toodles!

~Liavain

[Equium]

Can you make an "autumn" one, too? :lol:

[Fox-hound]

Who says? :P

I'm working on a fall theme but things just got busy in real life. I'll try and get it out before turkey day.

Toodles!

~Liavain

Yeah, Dael hasn't been on in a while. Are you two doing okay?

Equium: Is Autumn really a worthwhile theme to base something on? It's got to be something to celebrate, like Valentines Day, or Easter...I think.

If there's going to be any sort of skin based on a season, it should be Winter. <_<

[Equium]

Equium: Is Autumn really a worthwhile theme to base something on? It's got to be something to celebrate, like Valentines Day, or Easter...I think.

It was just a joke, Fox. Lia said she's working on a "Fall" theme. Well we don't have Fall... we have Autumn. :-P

Ah, never mind. :lol:

[Rrruff]

Who says? :P

I'm working on a fall theme but things just got busy in real life. I'll try and get it out before turkey day.

Toodles!

~Liavain

Me! I can't do thanksgiving because I am in france. The pilgrims didn't invade france :( :(:(:(:(:(::(:( Make me turkey!

[Daelyhel Axon]

Yeah, Dael hasn't been on in a while. Are you two doing okay?

Equium: Is Autumn really a worthwhile theme to base something on? It's got to be something to celebrate, like Valentines Day, or Easter...I think.

If there's going to be any sort of skin based on a season, it should be Winter. <_<

Heh we have been very busy with a lot of things IRL right now. We are getting prepared with a move and such and in turn we have been away just a bit.

Me! I can't do thanksgiving because I am in france. The pilgrims didn't invade france :( :(:(:(:(:(::(:( Make me turkey!

Just remember... You asked for it! >.> *RUNS after seeing the feathers form*

[Fox-hound]

Ah, I see. Did you get my PM, in any case?

Hope the move goes well, and I hope you, Lia, and your family are happy living with Fox Bluetail. I wish all of you the best. :happy:

[Rrruff]

Ok good prank *cries at his avatar and signature* -_-

[Fox-hound]

Ooh, the Autumn skin is really nice. It's easy on the eyes, has a nice blend of colors and great use of images and theme. Great job, Lia. ;-)

[CrumbMaN]

you don't have to listen 2 this, but maybe u can allow newbies to view the gallery

[Equium]

I like your optimism, but that will never happen. The whole idea behind the 15-day thing is so that people don't just come here for pr0nz, they make an attempt to join the community also.

[Fox-hound]

Well, that sort of happens anyway. Some newbies make their 15 posts and then sit and wait for the Newbie Status to end and Active Membership to begin, and then they disappear into the gallery or yiffy RP section and are never heard from again. So even with the wait to become an active member and gain those privileges, some people will wait solely to get access to those two things. Some members act purely on hormonal impulses.

Note to the newbies: Even if you are only here for the yiff, do yourself a favor and explore F2F anyway. I can almost guarantee you'll find SOMETHING that you can enjoy besides the yiff.

[Black Foot]

You Admins and Moderators are doing a bang up job but wouldn't it hurt you to have a theme on F2F for Christmas and New Years as well for the other hoildays I think it would make it more festive on here, but that is my point of view.

[Baddemona]

i was hoping for an x-mas one as well but lia is a busy bee...er leoaprd

[Fox-hound]

I was hoping as well, but both Dae and Lia (and Frosty, actually) are VERY busy with moving right now. They don't even have time to sit down with check their PM's.

I wish Howlie was on more.

[Equium]

Howlie should be back from his leave at some point in the new year. I hope his break is doing him well.

[Baddemona]

I was hoping as well, but both Dae and Lia (and Frosty, actually) are VERY busy with moving right now. They don't even have time to sit down with check their PM's.

I wish Howlie was on more.

i had no idea frosty was moving too. I wish them a speedy return.

[RainDance]

I think you guys are some of the best admins and mods i've seen on any forum i've been on. You guys handle hackers like a pro, and trolls are delt with quickly. I have to say, you guys make me feel safe on this forum. Great job.

[Idesin]

*reads*

*melts*

awww, shucks! :oops:

[Daelyhel Axon]

Deeply sorry that we did not get to take care of the Themes this time ya'll. I will be working to fix that soon. There has been a lot of things going on and our lives are starting to get settled a bit here. So I am back and we will be working on many things again.

Which include a Winter, Valentine and a Spring Theme coming.

[Baddemona]

Thank you rruff for comming out, being more active and clearing up the madness that was eating the site alive. I know you have a life outside the site and I am just happy things are smoother now.

[Rrruff]

Thanks.. I have had some rough issues with my family. My dad is not doing so well and will likely not be around very much longer. Trying to spend as much time with him as possible.

[Nyoko Shizen]

Hmmm feedback huh. Being a senior member and having been around for for a few years, I would greatly like to see more interaction going on between the mods/admins and members of the forum. I think some of the reason why members feel they can not come to someone higher up is that they don't know you on a level some others do.

Perhaps stepping out of the 'help' section and the personal 'ask mod so and so questions' would help the members feel a little bit more comfortable knowing that there IS someone around to help them if need be. I know KC is known well for doing this. She hangs out with us and we get many laughs. I would love to get to know the rest of the staff on a level like I do KC. Howler is also another I would like to complement on being there and hanging with us.

In the past couple of days, I have seen an improvement in staff involvement. This is great for a forum that is large and very active. I do however, think more mods are needed as well as the older staff beefing up their 'patrols'. I know some of you do have current personal issues, which is understandable. I have also seen some mods slip into dark corners and are rarely seen by anyone. Perhaps let your members know whats going on so we don't think your dead or have abandoned us.

So, with that said I hope to see a brighter future for F2F staff and members alike.

[Rrruff]

I am mean, growly and barky. No one wants to associate with me!

Naw, seriously.. We have that "Ask us anything" for people to get to know us. It's just not utilized at all by other members.. the same people post in it, over and over.. Which is fine, but newer people should post in there too.

I use to interact quite a bit on the forum and have stepped back a bit temporarily because of RL stuff, but my MSN and AIM is always on for those who want to message me :)

[Fox-hound]

Mmm, I see a few newbies asking questions to the team now. Unfortunately, most of those questions are asked to the members that are either MIA, or no longer mods/admins (Fox Bluetail, for example, unless my informant/information is wrong).

I only have concerns about one member of the staff, but I won't disclose it publically. If you'd really like to know, PM me or IM me and I will explain. Other than that, the team is doing a great job of keeping the peace as of late.

Hope things get better for you in the future, Rrruff.

[Rrruff]

Go ahead and PM me.

[Sweet Pea the Malamute]

I guess you could say I'm sort of afraid of the mods so far. I know how important it is to keep a site like this organized and be on patrol, but it seems kind of scary for me to approach them. Mainly I came here to meet friends, have fun, offer advice to people when I can, try to make the sad more happy, and give out warm feelings.

I know the mods have busy lives and I am thankful for all that they do here, and don't mean to rub any fur the wrong way...........I guess maybe if I knew the fun-loving, goofy sides of you guys better, I'd feel a lot less shy. I think many newbies see only the disciplinary side, and not the big picture, and some might get to feeling more scolded than welcomed.

I am also not one to make quick judgements, or look down on people; I try my best to understand them and accept them, even if I might not like them. The world and it's people are as they are, and they are not going to change just to please me. I find it easier to accept this, and move on.

Oh........I also saw a thread about donating money, and would like to do this.......I am afraid of pay-pal, so would like to send it via Snail-Mail, and I think I saw a link for this........I really like what you have going on here, and want it to continue to be a success. If you could point me to the donate link, that would be cool, if not, I’ll search around.

Hope to get to know more of you better,

SP

[Idesin]

I'm sorry if you've received a bit of a rough view of the introduction section. I used to personally welcome everybody, but I just don't have the time anymore. Trust me, we are fun. As for donating money, you can PM Rrrufff, using the link in my sig, to ask for his address.

[Fox-hound]

I'm sorry if I've been a bit harsh lately Sweet Pea. I'm very new to the mod team so this is a learning experience for me. I promise I'll be a bit nicer from now on.

[Cindercheth]

I suspect the admins want basically what most of us do: to have fun with this, and keep this a good place for everyone. Sorry to hear you're a little uncomfortable. I assure you, the mods don't bite. (At least not unless you WANT them to) ;)

Otherwise, I think you'll do quite fine here <smiles>

[Sweet Pea the Malamute]

Hi Idesin, Fox-hound and cinder, thanks for the welcome! I feel less scared already! Was worried at first I’d make these silly, blundery mistakes, ‘cuase us Malamuts have such big paws for typing:) Will also send a little gift along to help……it’s cool that sites like this are free, and I’m greatful you put so much work into it. Hope you guys have some time to have fun here, too!

*wags and nuzzles*

SP

[Howlinger]

Hmmm feedback huh. Being a senior member and having been around for for a few years, I would greatly like to see more interaction going on between the mods/admins and members of the forum. I think some of the reason why members feel they can not come to someone higher up is that they don't know you on a level some others do.

Perhaps stepping out of the 'help' section and the personal 'ask mod so and so questions' would help the members feel a little bit more comfortable knowing that there IS someone around to help them if need be. I know KC is known well for doing this. She hangs out with us and we get many laughs. I would love to get to know the rest of the staff on a level like I do KC. Howler is also another I would like to complement on being there and hanging with us.

In the past couple of days, I have seen an improvement in staff involvement. This is great for a forum that is large and very active. I do however, think more mods are needed as well as the older staff beefing up their 'patrols'. I know some of you do have current personal issues, which is understandable. I have also seen some mods slip into dark corners and are rarely seen by anyone. Perhaps let your members know whats going on so we don't think your dead or have abandoned us.

So, with that said I hope to see a brighter future for F2F staff and members alike.

I do my best to help anyone who want's my help, but I have noticed some are a bit scared of some of us mods and admins, and tend to shy away from us mods like where out to get them. *Shrugs* But thtas not the case though. Where not all about buisness. To tell the truth I love goofing off and having fun as much as anyone else. Hell! I don't like being all up in one's face if thay step out of line, and I don't like doing it. I admit... I'm have a soft heart when it comes to people. I'm pritty open and willing to help anyone, but this is not to say I'm not an asshole... because I am... if you cause me to be one, but I don't want this to be the case by any means. I want it to wear anyone can come up to me and ask questions of any kind with out he fear of tinking I'm an asshole who's out to screw up there day.

And thank you Rain for the comment. I hope to be around more often then I have been. I really injoy talking with you and the others.

I guess you could say I'm sort of afraid of the mods so far. I know how important it is to keep a site like this organized and be on patrol, but it seems kind of scary for me to approach them. Mainly I came here to meet friends, have fun, offer advice to people when I can, try to make the sad more happy, and give out warm feelings.

I know the mods have busy lives and I am thankful for all that they do here, and don't mean to rub any fur the wrong way...........I guess maybe if I knew the fun-loving, goofy sides of you guys better, I'd feel a lot less shy. I think many newbies see only the disciplinary side, and not the big picture, and some might get to feeling more scolded than welcomed.

I am also not one to make quick judgements, or look down on people; I try my best to understand them and accept them, even if I might not like them. The world and it's people are as they are, and they are not going to change just to please me. I find it easier to accept this, and move on.

Oh........I also saw a thread about donating money, and would like to do this.......I am afraid of pay-pal, so would like to send it via Snail-Mail, and I think I saw a link for this........I really like what you have going on here, and want it to continue to be a success. If you could point me to the donate link, that would be cool, if not, I’ll search around.

Hope to get to know more of you better,

SP

Sweet pea! I want you to know you can come to me for any reason, and I'll welcome you with open arms. I'm not a bad werewolf... really I'm not.


I suspect the admins want basically what most of us do: to have fun with this, and keep this a good place for everyone. Sorry to hear you're a little uncomfortable. I assure you, the mods don't bite. (At least not unless you WANT them to) ;)

Otherwise, I think you'll do quite fine here <smiles>

*Smiles* Ditto!

[Rrruff]

we made the 'goofy' threads of asking mods/admins anything you want. We're like any other fur here :)

[kcoar]

Speaking of which, you guys kinda seemed to die in that section. Come on and ask us shit!

[Fox-hound]

I know. I can't beat the post count in Koze's thread unless I get questions from people. Get in there and get to know me. :mrgreen:

[kcoar]

Fuck your shit. I will reign supreme in post count there.

[Baddemona]

I do my best to help anyone who want's my help, but I have noticed some are a bit scared of some of us mods and admins, and tend to shy away from us mods like where out to get them. *Shrugs* But thtas not the case though. Where not all about buisness. To tell the truth I love goofing off and having fun as much as anyone else. Hell! I don't like being all up in one's face if thay step out of line, and I don't like doing it. I admit... I'm have a soft heart when it comes to people. I'm pritty open and willing to help anyone, but this is not to say I'm not an asshole... because I am... if you cause me to be one, but I don't want this to be the case by any means. I want it to wear anyone can come up to me and ask questions of any kind with out he fear of tinking I'm an asshole who's out to screw up there day.


The reason I think alot of people are afraid to talk to the mods is because sometimes some of you can be a bit hitler like and only show up to rip the ass off some newbie. If we were to see more cuddly mods outside of the ask section that would be awesome. I only see 4 of you guys doing so when there is an army of ya.

[Howlinger]

The reason I think alot of people are afraid to talk to the mods is because sometimes some of you can be a bit hitler like and only show up to rip the ass off some newbie. If we were to see more cuddly mods outside of the ask section that would be awesome. I only see 4 of you guys doing so when there is an army of ya.

I'm not going to say what you just stated is a lie... because it's not, and frankly some of the newbies need to be traightend out. It's not that we jump in at every drop of a hat to rip into them. It's just we don't want new fur's to get the wrong idea that thay can do as thay please. In a since thay can... just in a well mannerd way that follows the rules. We don't care if thay goof off. Infact we want thim to have fun... just as long as thay don't break the rules. In my mind rules are made to be followed, but I know that thay can also be broken, and thats fine... to a point.

[Idesin]

Well, I know why it is for me *sighs* I used to be in a lot of the off topic and other threads, discussing and what not, but now I'm so busy, I can barely find the time to keep up with both behind the scenes and keeping up the RP's I started ...

I'm going to have to fix that >.<

[Fallen]

There also isn't really an "army" of us.

Idesin, Howl, Me, Kcoar, Thoran.

And our admins who have real life stuff going on.

Keep in mind that most of the mods also have quite a bit going on right now. Myself and Idesin are both dealing with assloads of school work.

That said...if all you want is cuddly, then *hugs* all around.

[Fox-hound]

Don't leave me out, Fallen. *shakes fist*

[Sweet Pea the Malamute]

OK, I'll ask all the mods some questions, to liven up the place.....some might be kinda silly, but hey.

SP

[kcoar]

*points to multitude of horns and scales* I'm not quite cuddly. But I try to be friendly and professional.

Though I know I'm terribly harsh.

[Rrruff]

I hate all of you! :) :strong:

[Fallen]

I hate all of you! :) :strong:

We hate you too Rrruff.

In fact, I hate you so much that I would *whisper whisper* and whistle for a baboon!


Note: Idesin...I appreciate the effort...but 500,000 neg rep will be hard to overcome!

[Howlinger]

I hate all of you! :) :strong:

But we love you so much Rrruff. :mrgreen:

[Fox-hound]

I better not see any hatemail from Rrruff in my box.

[Howlinger]

I better not see any hatemail from Rrruff in my box.

I send hatemail to you eveyday, but for some reson you neve reply.

[Equium]

I better not see any hatemail from Rrruff in my box.

Hatemail from everyone else is okay, though, right? :lol:

And a gold star for Fallen for a marvellous Yahtzee reference.

[Baddemona]

Great work on the awesome skin guys. its saucy.

[Cindercheth]

Great work on the awesome skin guys. its saucy.

Not too fond of the new skin, personally. I am sure there are people who do, though, so wont say anything. Although I'm now resorting to the holloween skin, since the other ones drive me nutters lol

[Fox-hound]

It's depressing for some people, I take it (myself included). But it is very warm and touching, and it's easy on the eyes. I like it.

I was using the autumn skin for so long.

[Idesin]

have you checked out the old F2F skin yet?

I like!

[Equium]

I sort of like it, (the proper F2F one) but for some odd reason I struggle sometimes to read the reddish links on the grey background.

So I've got the Valentine's one on, which is rather nicer. :mrgreen:

[Fox-hound]

Yeah, I don't like using the default skin if I can help it. It's too bright.

Edit: Oh wait, Lia changed it. I didn't see that. Interesting...

[Faolan MacFaoltiarna]

Okay, I looked for another suggestion thread but couldn't find it... so here goes my suggestion. Is there something that could be added to the board to let folks know that another post was made while they were typing their response to a thread? That would certainly help some possible double posts.

Just a thought.

[Idesin]

Sorry, no. For the same reason why a PM message won't pop up until you update. If your that worried about it, you can open the thread in a new tab right before you post in order to check.

[Equium]

You'd need some sort of built-in Java facility for that to work. And it really only effects the games every now and again, so it's not of vast importance in my honest opinion.

When you become an active member you'll get the ability to edit messages, too.

[BC fox]

I like the new skin for F2F , pleasant to look at.

[Daelyhel Axon]

New skins are in the work, do not worry you will see a Spring theme shortly.

[Equium]

Can we have an Equium Theme?

Or is that taking things too far? :lol:

[Idesin]

Hummmn ... we could have a 'mod' theme, if everyone can contribute. Cookies for notifications, fresh, bite taken, or crubs, some sort of black and white color combo for howlie, perhaps ambient music as provided by the big E, and the text in Kcoar style?

[Cindercheth]

I wont comment. Everyone would hate me for thinking of suggesting what I have in mind :P

Ah well.

[Fox-hound]

I wont comment. Everyone would hate me for thinking of suggesting what I have in mind :P

Ah well.

Say it. :grin:

[Cindercheth]

Say it. :grin:

All sorts of Care Bear numminess <horns sprout> Oh yeah, and some Pound Puppies ;)

[Idesin]

Humn ... care bears, pound puppies, and cookies ...

It's sounds awesome, but i'm afraid it would give some people, like Kcoar or howlinger insta diabetes.

[Cindercheth]

Humn ... care bears, pound puppies, and cookies ...

It's sounds awesome, but i'm afraid it would give some people, like Kcoar or howlinger insta diabetes.

Shiiiiit... could accomplish that by removing the Pound Puppies and cookies, leaving just the CBs... :P

Serious note: maybe see what some of the site artist have in mind for some skins. I think a cool skin would involve anthro critters... putting on fursuit gear.

Jus' an idea that isn't meant entirely in jest.

[kcoar]

Humn ... care bears, pound puppies, and cookies ...

It's sounds awesome, but i'm afraid it would give some people, like Kcoar or howlinger insta diabetes.
WELL. Diabetes is prevalent in my mom's side of the family, and I surprisingly haven't developed it.

[Fox-hound]

Shiiiiit... could accomplish that by removing the Pound Puppies and cookies, leaving just the CBs... :P

I'll pretend you didn't say that. 8)

[Equium]

Ah, same difference. :lol:

[Cindercheth]

I'll pretend you didn't say that. 8)

lol Sounds good ^-^

[Baddemona]

Nice work on the new skin. I love the art on the top. Who are the artists? i would love to watch them on fa or something.

[Equium]

How long have moderators and admins been a different colour to normal users?

[Fox-hound]

How long have moderators and admins been a different colour to normal users?

That was barely implemented yesterday. Global Mods are gold, Senior Mods are orange, and Admins are hot pink (or whatever hue of red/pink is being used).

[Equium]

Hm. Any particular reason for that? Or is it just another reminder to us that we're constantly inferior? :lol:

[Fox-hound]

Hm. Any particular reason for that? Or is it just another reminder to us that we're constantly inferior? :lol:

Pretty much. Us Global mods got Gold because we're "special." :cheers:

Naw, I believe it was done so that people could more easily recognize who's a Mod/Admin on F2F, incase they need a question answered or a problem resolved.

[Equium]

Pretty much. Us Global mods got Gold because we're "special."

That's one word, certainly. :lol:

*holds up a big sign reading "Joke!"*

Besides, I thought you were Junior Mod?

[kcoar]

He is, but got temporarily assigned global to do the sticky cleanup. But now that he's done, I dunno if the admins are gonna keep him as one.

[Fox-hound]

He is, but got temporarily assigned global to do the sticky cleanup. But now that he's done, I dunno if the admins are gonna keep him as one.

I already explained it via PM. ;-)

[Baddemona]

I almost double posted by accident, but it got all " I cant let you do that Demona"

Good job you guys.

[Daelyhel Axon]

Fox has been a Mod long enough to earned his current status.

[Arielle]

Quick question: is there a place with ALL the colors of who's who in the zoo?

[Fox-hound]

There's not, but I can clear this up.

Blue means Junior Moderator.
-Access to certain sections of the forum. Can lock and move threads, hand out warnings and infractions, etc.

Gold means Global Moderator.
-Same powers as Junior Moderators, but they have access to the entire forum.

Orange means Senior Moderator.
-Global Moderators with the ability to ban, set avatar titles, and change names.

Red/Pink means Administrator.
-All Senior Moderator privileges and responsible for the internal changes and implementation of new forums, coding, scripts, programs, etc.

P.S Dael: I have my eyes set on a Senior position in the future. :3

[Equium]

P.S Dael: I have my eyes set on a Senior position in the future. :3



None of this "happy-with-what-you've-got" malarkey then? Ungrateful swine!! :lol:

[Fox-hound]

None of this "happy-with-what-you've-got" malarkey then? Ungrateful swine!! :lol:

No reason why even a humble Pound Pup like me can't seek advancement. >.> I did say in the future though, not now. :3

[Howlinger]

P.S Dael: I have my eyes set on a Senior position in the future. :3





*Laughs* And I'm set on being a admin one day. *Nudges Daelyhel.*

[Fox-hound]

*Laughs* And I'm set on being a admin one day. *Nudges Daelyhel.*

Well then I'm running for President of the United States for the 2012 election. >.>

[kcoar]

I'm set on being God. *nuges Jesus*

[Rail]

Well, if as a traveller from elsewhere can pitch in a tuppence or two...I have to admit, this forum and its staff seem less cliquey, less insular, less arrogant and spiteful than elsewhere furry.

Good job, no wonder I decided to join up. :)

[Fox-hound]

Well, if as a traveller from elsewhere can pitch in a tuppence or two...I have to admit, this forum and its staff seem less cliquey, less insular, less arrogant and spiteful than elsewhere furry.

Good job, no wonder I decided to join up. :)

Heh, well I only break out my Mod staff when it's necessary; I don't like to use my authority when it isn't needed. I'm a Mod when I need to be and a fun-loving furry the rest of the time.

We're just members like you, after all. :-P

[Rail]

Heh, well I only break out my Mod staff when it's necessary; I don't like to use my authority when it isn't needed. I'm a Mod when I need to be and a fun-loving furry the rest of the time.

We're just members like you, after all. :-P

Quite a different attitude too....I'm going to record this. :)

[kcoar]

Quite a different attitude too....I'm going to record this. :)
I'm an asshole 8)

[Fox-hound]

I'm an asshole 8)

It's true, she is an asshole. But I still love her like a sister. As does almost everyone who gets along with her.

[Howlinger]

It's true, she is an asshole. But I still love her like a sister. As does almost everyone who gets along with her.

Have you not heard? Me and Koze fight every day, and hate each other so much we plan to be married just so we can be together just so we can fight. >< *Laughs*

[Fox-hound]

Have you not heard? Me and Koze fight every day, and hate each other so much we plan to be married just so we can be together just so we can fight. >< *Laughs*

I was planning to make her my e-bride, but if you want it, she's yours. I'll settle for big sis/bebigurl.

[kcoar]

I'm married to Genris though 8|

[Fox-hound]

You're getting a divorce.

[Howlinger]

Naw, I'll leave her to the one she love's. Besides, no one want's to marry a red neck country boy like my self. ><

[Baddemona]

You're getting a divorce.

This post is rep worthy.

Hey Dael I hope to be....wait, that part of the thread is over. :unhappy:

[Equium]

Hehe. I want to be a mod just so I can use the moderator bathroom. You know they've got DOUBLE-ply toilet paper? And soap that doesn't burn your paws!!

[Kurzar]

I'm an asshole 8)

Yeppers, but we love you for it :grin:

Naw, I'll leave her to the one she love's. Besides, no one want's to marry a red neck country boy like my self. ><

Ummm I would! >.>


I dunno if I would want to be a mod...I enjoy my yiff to much :twisted:

[kcoar]

You're getting a divorce.

>:[

Naw, I'll leave her to the one she love's. Besides, no one want's to marry a red neck country boy like my self. ><

I'd rather be married to a Cajun diva <3

Hehe. I want to be a mod just so I can use the moderator bathroom. You know they've got DOUBLE-ply toilet paper? And soap that doesn't burn your paws!!

Actually, we have sandpaper for toilet paper and we wash our hands in the blood of those who the banhammer hath been brought upon

[Rail]

Somehow I sparked a marital strife?


Nicccccccce.

[Silvac]

Well this is certainly interesting, I didn't know what all the colors meant but know I do :3

It must be hard being a mod sometimes :shock:

[Daelyhel Axon]

Well, if as a traveller from elsewhere can pitch in a tuppence or two...I have to admit, this forum and its staff seem less cliquey, less insular, less arrogant and spiteful than elsewhere furry.

Good job, no wonder I decided to join up. :)

Hide Kcoar!!!

I'm an asshole 8)

Damn to late...


This post is rep worthy.

Hey Dael I hope to be....wait, that part of the thread is over. :unhappy:

We will see what you will be when I work on that trade picture. ~.^

As to being hard... It can be stressful at times honestly.

[Silvac]

Hide Kcoar!!!



Damn to late...




We will see what you will be when I work on that trade picture. ~.^

As to being hard... It can be stressful at times honestly.

*Nods*
Well It also can be a bit fun too i bet!
You get your own ask thread :3

But I can Understand how it can be stressfull... lots of crap to deal with and stuff like that...

[Fox-hound]

*Nods*
Well It also can be a bit fun too i bet!
You get your own ask thread :3


The problem with that is that the Ask Me threads are meant to encourage newcomers and members that we are not familiar with to help form a bond and get to know the staff, to get us closer to the community (and the community closer to us). Unfortunately, the same people that we all know are the only ones who ask us anything.

[Silvac]

The problem with that is that the Ask Me threads are meant to encourage newcomers and members that we are not familiar with to help form a bond and get to know the staff, to get us closer to the community (and the community closer to us). Unfortunately, the same people that we all know are the only ones who ask us anything.

I can see where that's a problem!
But after a while they get a little more familiar with the site then they seem to migrate that direction

[Baddemona]

The problem with that is that the Ask Me threads are meant to encourage newcomers and members that we are not familiar with to help form a bond and get to know the staff, to get us closer to the community (and the community closer to us). Unfortunately, the same people that we all know are the only ones who ask us anything.

I think its because they are in a hurry to get to the yiff section.

[Silvac]

I think its because they are in a hurry to get to the yiff section.

Think?
C'mon now you know most newbies are ecstatic to get in the yiff sections :lol:

[Equium]

The problem with that is that the Ask Me threads are meant to encourage newcomers and members that we are not familiar with to help form a bond and get to know the staff, to get us closer to the community (and the community closer to us). Unfortunately, the same people that we all know are the only ones who ask us anything.

Alright then. We'll all stop talking to you. :lol:

[Fox-hound]

Alright then. We'll all stop talking to you. :lol:

Then we'll get no questions at all. >.<

[Arielle]

omg. ideas for next year's april fools...or whenever the mods/admins feel frisky!

[kcoar]

Yeah, asking Mest to ban me was hella lame/last second.

[Meclio]

Yeah, asking Mest to ban me was hella lame/last second.

:p t'was a pretty obvious one.

[Equium]

How about if two admins or mods swap accounts and see if any members notice? :lol:

[BC fox]

How about if two admins or mods swap accounts and see if any members notice? :lol:

That sounds like a good idea.

[Meclio]

How about if two admins or mods swap accounts and see if any members notice? :lol:

XD that's like a bad sitcom with twins or something...

I'm not sure if it's brilliant or retarded as hell!

You guys should probably do it. It'd be amusing.

Who to switch though...? Dael and Lia? That'd be one that some people might not catch right away I bet. Idesin and Koze would be funny.

[Equium]

Chrissy and Mestopho. :lol:

[Meclio]

Chrissy and Mestopho. :lol:

That'd probably be a pretty good one. I liek mine better tho' >.< and stop touchin' mah crayons!

I don't think this is entirely on the topic of mod and admin feedback, but I'm fairly certain I'm displeased with the changes to the RP section. This just seemed like the best place off the top of my head to mention it.

[BC fox]

Dael could be a junior mod, just saying.

[Baddemona]

That'd probably be a pretty good one. I liek mine better tho' >.< and stop touchin' mah crayons!

I don't think this is entirely on the topic of mod and admin feedback, but I'm fairly certain I'm displeased with the changes to the RP section. This just seemed like the best place off the top of my head to mention it.

What happened to the rp sections? Did they go away? If so that would be rad.

[Meclio]

What happened to the rp sections? Did they go away? If so that would be rad.

:P har dee har.

[GrayPredator]

to be honest i believe that the mod spot should go to whoever is constantly helping the newcomers in need and greeting those who come and go like GreyWolf

[Fox-hound]

to be honest i believe that the mod spot should go to whoever is constantly helping the newcomers in need and greeting those who come and go like GreyWolf


See this thread. (http://www.furrytofurry.com/furry/showthread.php?t=66234)

[folix]

Is it possible to put rss feeds on individual groups, or at least give some notification that someone has posted in a group your in?

[Daelyhel Axon]

The way RSS feeds work, that would cause a lot of issues. Currently only thing our RSS feed does now is to let members know when there is a new post. Brand new post. We are still learning, we will have to see what is possible as we learn.

[Khodaka]

I don't know if im just blind and can't read where I should post but here's my problem that i just recently haved. I don't know where to post discussions about furry things that dont have to be of yiffy nature. I wanted to post up like a 'rant' and get to hear other peoples rants on certain things. I dont know if this sounds confusing but Im just as confused as to where I should post my thread.

[Idesin]

Can you see either the 'rant' section or the 'general talk' section?

Also, this would go in the 'help' section.

[Meclio]

'Furry life venting' is what you seek. And as Idesin said, general talk.

[That guy.]

I have a suggestion... just a small one. With the New layout of Posts in the Social Groups, Last to First. This doesn't bother me, But The page selector is at the bottom of the page.

Could you also add one to the top of the page, like in the standard threads?

That way you don't have to scroll down/page down/Press End. To get to the page selector, to Skip to the last page (thus newest posts) of the Social Group's Discussion thread.

PS: I hope this is in the right section. >.>

[kcoar]

Your suggestion is valid and appreciated buuuut you're best off making a new thread since this thread is for you guys to tells us how much we rock/suck. ;p

If you haven't already, check out Liavain Axon's latest post in the messageboard updates section :]

[That guy.]

Ok, I'll check that out... and thanks ^_^

You all Rock by the way ~_^

[Meclio]

...

...

...

Moderators need more cowbell.

[UFN]

Thats very true

I have a fever


And the Only prescription

is

Well, you know the rest ;)

[Amok]

AND WAFFLES!

[Meclio]

Also more UNF!

Not to be confused with Ufn :lol: we probably have the right amount of that.

[Daelyhel Axon]

How about we place the cowbells around your balls? :P

[Equium]

What a pair of clangers they would be!

[Meclio]

How about we place the cowbells around your balls? :P

In the imortal words of Bobby Lee as the daewoo guy...

PASS!

[Baddemona]

Just wanted to know what happened to the activeness of the regent mod group? just sayin. Also, the groups are really well organized. Awesome job with that guys.

[Idesin]

Well, it was used at that time because there were few mods. Now with more mods actively watching the board we don't need a community watch group as much as we did before.